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MATTHEW RUSSELL MUENSTER MD
NPI 1083817548
Pathology - Dermatopathology in Fresno, CA

Active since June 11, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.34/100
CMS Quality Rating
1921 N GATEWAY BLVD STE 101, FRESNO, CA 93727(559) 216-0078(559) 471-3940 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 6, 2020, Mar 31, 2020, Mar 22, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Matthew Russell Muenster Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MATTHEW RUSSELL MUENSTER MD (NPI 1083817548) is an individual dermatopathology provider in Fresno, California, licensed in California (A109789) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in San Jose, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083817548
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZD0900X
Provider Legal NameMATTHEW RUSSELL MUENSTERCredential: MD
Location Address1921 N GATEWAY BLVD STE 101Fresno, CA 93727-1679
Mailing AddressPo Box 840294Dallas, TX 75284-0294
Phone(559) 216-0078
Fax(559) 471-3940
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 20, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 20, 2025
✔ NPI 1083817548 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · DermatopathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZD0900X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A109789✔ Licensed in TX · N5892✔ Licensed in FL · ME101586
Definition
A dermatopathologist is an expert in diagnosing and monitoring diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings, and smears of skin lesions by means of light microscopy, electron microscopy, and fluorescence microscopy.
Also ListedPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyTaxonomy 207ZP0102X · License N5892 (TX), ME101586 (FL), A109789 (CA)
1921 N GATEWAY BLVD STE 101, Fresno, CA 93727
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12420 Samaritan DrSan Jose, CA 95124-3907 · Phone (408) 369-5600 · Fax (408) 369-5615

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Matthew Russell Muenster Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8426186412
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200304001301, I20200316000834
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
7,109 services2,623 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 88304
A pathology examination of tissue, moderately low complexity, involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. It helps to identify any abnormal cells or diseases. It's a routine procedure, not complex, and provides crucial insights for your diagnosis.
226 services198 patients
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 88312
This service involves coloring specimen slides in a special way to help identify organisms. The colors make different parts of the organism stand out. Afterward, a detailed interpretation and report on the findings are provided.
181 services131 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 88341
Special stained specimen slides are used to analyze tissue in detail. In this process, extra procedures may be needed for a more thorough examination. These involve applying special stains to the tissue on slides, enhancing specific elements for closer study.
74 services29 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 88342
This procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.
49 services42 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93727 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$133.94 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $33.48 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.36 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $25.84 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

95.34/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality94.7
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost89.76

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Matthew Muenster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Matthew Muenster is 1083817548. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2007.

Where is Matthew Muenster located?

Matthew Muenster practices at 1921 N Gateway Blvd Ste 101, Fresno, CA 93727. The listed phone number is (559) 216-0078.

What is Matthew Muenster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Dermatopathology, with taxonomy code 207ZD0900X.

Is Matthew Muenster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Matthew Muenster is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Matthew Muenster accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Matthew Muenster as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Matthew Muenster was last updated on January 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.